Scones and Doughns
Hello there! We are Dani and XakWe love afternoon tea, coffee, and treats
Follow us on all our afternoon tea, baking, cooking, and crafting adventures. If it involves food, we are close by.
Coffee Shop Review: Loud’n Roasted in Ashburn, Virginia
We visited the new Ashburn, Virginia coffee shop, Loud’n Roasted, for coffee flights and pastries.
Tea Room Review: Afternoon Tea at the Henley Park Hotel in Washington, DC
We had afternoon tea at The Henley Park Hotel in Washington DC featuring peach cinnamon scones, mini bundt cakes, and some surprisingly delicious fruit.
The Wicked Themed Afternoon Tea Party
We celebrated the Wicked premiere with a Wicked and St. Patrick’s Day themed afternoon tea party featuring pink and green foods.
Tea Room Review: Afternoon Tea at The Chattaway in St. Petersburg, Florida
We visited the Chattaway in St. Petersburg, Florida for an afternoon tea featuring crumpets and chocolate cake.
Review: Adopting Our Dogs from FOHA in Aldie, Virginia
After waiting four years, we adopted a bonded pair of pups from a local animal rescue, Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA) in Aldie, Virginia.
Crafty New Year: Goals I’ll Actually Complete in 2025
When I read Marie Kondo’s book, “The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up” 10 years ago, I thought holy crap I’m going to finally achieve the clean and pristine house…
Tea Room Review: Afternoon Tea at Elixir Tea House in Sarasota, Florida
We visited Elixir Tea House in Sarasota for afternoon tea featuring salmon and caviar sandwiches, fruit tarts, and some of the best tea we’ve ever had.
Making Martha Stewart’s Pumpkin and Chocolate Gobs (Whoopie Pies)
After watching a Pennsylvania Dutch themed Martha Bakes episode, we made pumpkin and chocolate gobs (or whoopie pies) for our Thanksgiving dessert.